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12 Oct 1901

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Chicago Eagle

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1901

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Public Injustice Announced in Burke Grand Jury Plot

The Eagle denounces a Chicago political conspiracy aimed at Robert E Burke leader of Western Democracy. It ties the case to Joy Morton salt business and Morton family feuds, cites Bryan delegation backing, and exposes alleged journalistic and financial meddling to ruin Burke. The paper pledges ongoing disclosures as safeguards against political bias.

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Robert Emmet Burke Cook County Chicago Burke Inois Joy Morton J. Stirling Morton Interior United States Robert E. Burke Morton Mr. Morton Robert KE. Burke Nebraska Cleveland William Jennings Bryan Illinois Bryan Lochin Ilnois J.1 Sterling Morton Bob Burke Grand Jury Robert B. Burke Chicago Tribune Eagle Tribune Bob” Burke the Tribune Robert Burke Ihs ALPA A. P. Avism
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Mayor Harrison Leads Chicago Tax Dodger Crusade

Amid political turmoil in Chicago, Mayor Carter H L Harrison drives a crusade against tax dodgers. A city council committee will join him in Springfield to pressure the State Board of Equalization, backed by teachers and civic groups. The piece lauds the mayor and notes allied figures while hinting at investigations into the County Treasurer and Burke, with praise for Postmaster Coyne and press secrecy.

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Harrison Robert E. Surke Chicago Burke Mice and Men Gang Carter HL. Harrison Joliet Springfield State Board of Equalization Teachers’ Federation Chicago American State Board Grand Jury Mr. Burke
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Attention to no action in Nine of Investigation hits GOP grafters

The piece notes that failure to act in the Nine of Investigation shows the same idea seen elsewhere and could hurt Republican grafters while aiding taxpayers. The Eagle suggested this, with Mayor Harrison replying Tuesday that he will address Mr. Burke, following a prior morning editorial.

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Eagle Burke Harrison
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County Clerk Audits Own Accounts Praised as Smooth System

The County Clerk works with the County Comptroller in a seamless arrangement that audits the clerk’s accounts. The author wonders if a future Grand Jury might propose improvements to this setup.

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Forfeited Bonds Questioned by State’s Attorney Office

A muddle in the law regarding forfeited bonds prompts debate on whether such funds are perquisites of the State’s Attorney’s office. Some suggest the issue warrants Grand Jury investigation to clarify legal authority and usage.

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